Reading The Room
Review of a new book about the state of comedy by Jonathan Grant
23/06/2026 … If you want a good snapshot of the state of the comedy business… well, you’re already in the right place.
Latest Reviews
Here are our reviews of comedy Gigs
Tue 23 June 2026
Sat 20 June 2026
Comedy UK roadshow
Review of a gig to launch a new 24/7 comedy radio station
20/06/2026 … How else would comedy streaming service NextUp launch its spin-off radio station than with a stand-up gig? And who better to host it than Thanyia Moore, who always…
Thu 11 June 2026
The Big Idea with Alistair Green
Review of the new Radio 4 show parodying podcasts
11/06/2026 … Anyone who follows Alistair Green’s social media videos knows how thoroughly he gets under the skin of his alter egos, creating credible caricatures of…
Wed 10 June 2026
Suzi Ruffell: The Juggle
Review of the comedian recording her latest tour
10/06/2026 … Despite its title, Suzi Ruffell’s The Juggle is not about the familiar struggle of juggling parenthood and a career.
Tue 09 June 2026
Space For Laughs
Review of the final of a London new act competition
09/06/2026 … It is an unusual prize for a new act competition, but could – potentially – be more valuable than a cash handout in the long term.
Sun 07 June 2026
Dru Cripps: Juicy Bits at London Clown Festival
Review of his improvised loop machine show
07/06/2026 … Given that Dru Cripps’ act is essentially crowd work with a loop station, a certain capacity for failure is baked into his performance.
Fri 05 June 2026
Lawrence Dodd: This Can't Be It
Review from the London Clown Festival
05/06/2026 … Lawrence Dodd bursts on to the Soho stage aping the swagger of the most persuasive hype man, promising that this is going to be the most special, deep and empowering…
Mon 01 June 2026
James Acaster at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
01/06/2026 … James Acaster suffered a sobering case of ‘be careful what you wish for’ at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre last night.